In this book leading experts in the field of addictions report on key aspects of addictive disorders. They focus particularly on relapse the long-term course of addiction to drugs or alcohol and interventions to prevent relapse and promote recovery. A critical and highly complex public health problem addiction is seen today as having biological psychological social and cultural aspects. This important volume brings together the major perspectives on addiction treatment and recovery along with the current findings of clinical and scientific research. For those working with addicted patients and those making policy decisions that affect treatment and its availability this book is an essential reference.

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Frank M. Tims is professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral medicine, University of South Florida, science advisor to Operation PAR, Inc., and former chief of the Services Research Branch, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health. Carl G. Leukefeld is professor of psychiatry and behavioral science and director of the Center on Drug and Alcohol Research at the University of Kentucky, and former deputy director, Division of Clinical Research, National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH. Jerome J. Platt is former director of the Institute for Addictive Disorders, Allegheny University of the Health Sciences.

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